Supply Chain Coordinator at The Little Bit Foundation in Maryland Heights, Missouri

Job Description:

The Little Bit Foundation works to break down barriers to learning for under-resourced students through partnerships and programs that serve the needs of the whole child and provide access to essential services and experiences. Programs are aligned with district and school performance goals and provide for the needs of the whole child. Working one-on-one with students, we support personal care, classroom readiness, literacy, and health and wellness. Through our high school programming, we help students stay focused on learning and on track for graduation, as well as plan beyond graduation. The results are positive personal growth and increased self-esteem in students, impacted by poverty, leading to improved attendance, behavior, and academic success.
The Little Bit Foundation is about empowering students to achieve their academic goals and dreams for the future and uplifting them with words of encouragement and the knowledge that someone cares and believes in them. Through a small team of about 35 employees and a volunteer base contributing over 16,000 volunteer hours each year, The Little Bit Foundation is currently serving approximately 17,000 students in 54 area schools. Since its founding in 2001, The Little Bit Foundation has impacted 60,000 students in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Clair County in Illinois.
Scope and responsibilities:
The Supply Chain Coordinator?oversees the safe receipt, storage, retrieval, and timely dispatch of goods and services. This role ensures the accuracy of inventory and overall?stock (inventory control).
Key Responsibilities:

Utilize NetSuite as the primary ERP system to manage procurement, inventory, and reporting.
Forecast demand using data insights from NetSuite to ensure inventory aligns with organizational needs.
Prepare and manage purchase orders in NetSuite, maintain strong vendor relationships, and negotiate pricing and terms.
Schedule and oversee procurement to meet operational timelines efficiently.
Monitor and control inventory levels within NetSuite, analyzing trends and generating reports to support data-driven decision-making.
Conduct regular cycle counts as directed by the Director of Distribution, ensuring accuracy within NetSuite.
Oversee the receiving process for both in-kind donations and foundation-purchased items, ensuring proper documentation in NetSuite.
Optimize warehouse organization to streamline distribution and maximize efficiency.
Ensure donor information is accurately captured in NetSuite at the time of receipt for tracking and reporting purposes.
Replenish inventory in picking locations daily, ensuring stock is updated in NetSuite after order fulfillment.
Enter receipts and returns into NetSuite on a timely basis (daily/weekly).
Generate and process inventory reports in NetSuite (daily/weekly) to maintain visibility, support leadership, and drive strategic decisions.
Coordinate incoming donation drives and manage intake to support community engagement and inventory needs.
Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to maintain warehouse readiness for tours and special events.
Ad hoc duties and projects assigned.

Additional Functions:

Working with and customizing NetSuite to manage inventory and processes.
Assists in the distribution of orders including emergencies and day-to-day deliveries.
Maintain the receiving area (PO products and In-Kind Donations).
Maintain proper physical condition of the warehouse.
Oversee part-time associates and volunteer groups for the completion of projects.
Visit schools periodically to assist with the mobile food market and book fairs.
Work Saturday mornings to assist volunteer groups as needed from 9: 00 a.m. to 11:30 am.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience